Kenmore 3639504784 Owner’s Manual
Conten_s
o Safety Instructions .............................. 2
o Grounding Requirements ...................... 2, 3
o Starting the Refrigerator ............................. 3
o Adjusting the Controls .............................. 4
Energy-Saving Tips ............................... 4
Food Storage Suggestions .................. 5-7
Features ................................. 8, 9
Ice& ChilledWater Dispenser ..............10,11
oCare and Cleaning ......................12,13
BeforeYou CallforService.................14,15
Vacationand Moving Precautions..............15
Warranty ................................ Back Cover
Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in
the spaces below. See pages 8 and 9for model and serial number location.
Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 UoSoA.
50471
50478
nMPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCT]ONS
Read aft insttructions before using
this appllance.
WARNING-- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
= This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Attention Installer
instructions before it is used. See grounding
requirements below and on page 3.
o Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet
e Repair or replace immediately alBelectric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either the plug or connector end.
e When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.
o After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces,
o Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This wilt help protect
you from possible injury. It will also prevent
interference with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes_
e Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
".o_Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 40°F,
"o_Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of it_ The food may be
dangerous to eat_
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods_The eating quality of red meats
is affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can'°'
• if your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger
to children.
e Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs_ Note: VVestrongly
recommend that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning,
C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament, (A burned-out light
bulb may break when being replaced.)
Note: Turning control to OFF position does not
remove power to the light circuit
• Do not operate your refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
SAVETHESEnNSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirernent$ important--Please read carefuByo
To connect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance,
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Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet°
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THe:
POWER CORD.
Starting the Refrigerator
Use of adapter plug
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of
an adapter plugo However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig_ 2) available at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the
connection of the power
cord_
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal
to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wal! outlet is grounded through
the house wiring° You should have circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand°
if this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it
be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet--lib volt, 60 Hertz,
single phase AC. This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires.
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Location
= Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.
e Do not install it where the temperature wilt go
below 60°E because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.
e Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on it.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides _.. 5/8" Top ....... 1" Back ........... 1"
(If built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers.)
Allow a 11/2" door clearance at refrigerator side,
1%" at freezer side.
Rollers
Adjustable milers behind the base grille enable you to
move the refrigerator away from the "wallfor cleaning.
These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests
firmly on the floor. Toassure that the doors will close
automatically from a halfway-open position, there is
a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet.
Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially
designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly
when opened, allowing the force of gravity to help
close them securely,
Toadiust the rollers:
e Remove the base grille.
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out,
• Turn the roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, €ounter-
clockwise to lower it, Use
an adjustable wrench or
pliers on the 3/8" bolts.
Both doors should close
properly when bottom
front edge of refrigerator
cabinet is about 5/8"
from the floor.
• To repnace the base
grille, line up the
prongs on the grille with
the clamps on the
refrigerator and push
forward until the grille
snaps into place.
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Adnustingthe Controgs
Two controls let you
regulate the temperature
in the fresh food and
freezer compartments.
At first, set the fresh
food control at "4" and
the freezer control at "C'/
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adjusting them later° Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one letter or number at a time°
Note: Turning the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments--fresh food and
freezer--but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.
Turning Your Household Thermostat
Below 60°F. at Night?
You may want to turn the lettered control one step
colder, as from "C" to "D" Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to operate tess
frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to
warm somewhat.
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your
lettered control at this new, colder setting for the
entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned dowm
Turning the lettered control to a colder setting
should have no effect on your fresh food
compartment° However, if freezing occurs,
turn the numbered control one step warmer,
as from "4" to "3"
When you stop turning the household thermostat
down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regular settings_
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment, Place a container of milk on the top
shelf in the fresh food compartment° Check it a day
later° if the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer
compartment. Place a container of ice cream in
the center of the freezer compartment° Check it
after a day_If it's too hard or too soft, adjust the
temperature controls.
Energy-Saving Tips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary.
• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in
hot, humid weather.
o Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure
the doors haven't been left open accidentally.
o Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in
your refrigerator.
• Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before
putting them in the refrigerator.
o Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
inside the refrigerator.
e If you turn the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back
to regular settings_
o Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding
can require extra electrical energy to keep
everything cOOlo
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Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops
after time shown
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef& Lamb).....
Roasts(Pork& Veal).....
Steaks (Beef) ...........
Chops (Lomb) ..........
Chops (Pork) ..........
Ground & Stew Meats ......
Variety Meats ....
Sausage (Pork) ........
Processed Meats
Bacon ...............
Frankfurters.............
Ham(Whole) ..........
Hom(Half) ...........
Ham (Slices) .........
Luncheon Meats .....
Sausage (Smoked) ......
Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry)
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
MeatDishes ...........
Gravy&Meat Broth ....
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole)
Chicken (Pieces) ........
Turkey (Pieces) ........
Duck & Goose (Whole) .....
Giblets ...............
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ] to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ...... 3 to 4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes .... 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ............ 3 to 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Mostfruitsandvegetables............... 8-t2months
Leanfish ........................... 6-8months
Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,
soups,stew,casseroles ............. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Icecream (original carton) ............ 1month max,
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator will vary.
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°1:. 0°F.
3to5 6t012
3 to5 4 to 8
3 to 5 6 to 12
3to5 6to9
3 to S 3 to 4
1 to2 3to4
I to2 3to4
I to2 1 to2
7 1
7 %
7 I to2
3to5 I to2
3 1 to2
3 to 5 Freezing
7 not recom-
14 to 21 mended°
3 to 4 2 to 3
1 to2 21o3
I to 2 12
I to2 9
1 to2 6
1 to2 6
1 to2 3
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
e Always remove store wrappings,
e Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately.
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
e Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold0
e Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish.
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers--
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce,
o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness.
o As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.
To store ice cream--Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already-
packaged brands with low cream content_
o it will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature.
a The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front.
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient
home freezing°
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods.
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality°
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are
frozen after picking, the better the frozen product
will be_You'll save time, too, with less culling and
sorting to do.
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing; they're readily available at
most food stores.
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods°
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